Build Your Confidence with Virtual Reality

If the idea of speaking in front of others or going to an interview makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Virtual Reality Confidence sessions are here to help you practise and build confidence in a realistic but low-pressure way. Using a combination of virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI), you can step into lifelike scenarios, try things out, make mistakes, and improve — all within a safe, supportive environment in the Career Studio.

What are Virtual Reality Confidence sessions?

Unlike traditional workshops or online videos, these sessions place you inside an interactive VR experience where you:

  • practise real situations (presentations, interviews and more)
  • receive instant, AI-generated feedback
  • reflect on your body language, tone and answers
  • refine your approach over time

Sessions are delivered using Bodyswaps VR software and are supported by a Career Coach who will set you up, explain what to expect and help you feel comfortable before you start. You don’t need to book. Sessions run on a casual drop-in basis, so you can come in whenever it suits you during opening hours.

Choose your module

You can take part in one of the following modules. You’re welcome to return and try the other one another time.

Public Speaking & Communication

This module is ideal if you:

  • feel anxious about speaking in public or in front of a group
  • want to feel more confident presenting in seminars, meetings or events
  • would like to improve your communication style

You will:

  • learn how body language and non-verbal communication shape your message
  • see what effective speakers do with their posture, eye contact and gestures
  • practise using different non-verbal techniques in a range of scenarios
  • learn how to decide what to say and structure your ideas clearly
  • work on keeping your audience engaged while staying authentic to yourself

By the end, you’ll have a better understanding of your own presence and what helps you speak with more confidence and impact.

Job Interview Simulation

This module is ideal if you:

  • have an interview coming up
  • are applying for part-time jobs, placements or graduate roles
  • want to feel more prepared and less worried about interview questions

You will:

  • explore different types of interview questions and what employers are really asking
  • learn a simple two-step way to approach behavioural questions
  • use the S.T.A.R. technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answers
  • choose the types of questions you want to practise (e.g. classic questions, career goals, strengths and skills, character, creative or challenging questions)
  • record your responses and receive feedback to help you improve

The simulator lets you replay and reflect on your performance, so you can build your confidence over time.

What are the benefits?

Students tell us these sessions are especially helpful if they feel unsure where to start, or if they would like a safe space to practise without pressure.

Benefits include:

  • Building confidence in a virtual safe space
  • Learning by doing, not just watching or listening
  • Sharpening key employability skills such as communication and self-awareness
  • Tracking your progress and receiving real-time AI feedback
  • Preparing for real-world situations like interviews and presentations
  • Seeing yourself from a new perspective and identifying what’s working well

What to expect

Visit the Career Studio
Drop into the Career Studio during opening hours. A Career Coach will welcome you, explain how it works and set you up on our VR software, Bodyswaps.

Choose your module
Decide whether you want to focus on Public Speaking & Communication or Job Interview Simulation. You can always come back another time to try the other one.

Guided support
Your Coach will help you get into the VR headset and navigate the app. Once you’re in the session, Bodyswaps will guide you through the content and activities step by step.

Immersive VR experience
Each module lasts around 40 minutes and takes place in a realistic VR environment where you interact with virtual characters and scenarios.

Flexible practice
If you don’t finish or would like to keep improving, you can return at any time to continue or repeat exercises. Depending on the module, you’ll also receive real-time AI feedback to help you see your progress and identify areas to work on.

How to access

You don’t need to book in advance.

  • Location: Career Studio
  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm (term time only)
  • Access: Drop-in – just come in and ask to try the Virtual Reality Confidence sessions for interviewing or public speaking practice.

If you’re feeling unsure, you’re very welcome to pop in just for a chat first. Our team are here to help you take things at your own pace.

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